North Carolina Department of Public Instruction – 2026 Summer Internship
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education. Internship is part-time and available for Summer 2026 from May 11, 2026, and August 7, 2026 Interns are asked to commit a minimum of 20 and up to 30 hours per week. The Department of Public Instruction is excited to offer a 2026 internship program designed to invite both undergraduate and graduate-level students pursuing degrees in public policy, public administration, education, communication, business management and related fields into the heart of a state government agency. All internships are paid internships. Interns can expect one-on-one guidance from agency staff, opportunities to meet with agency leaders, and the ability to contribute to the work of advocating for and supporting educators and students across North Carolina. Internship applicants should specify their personal and professional goals in their application documents in order to best pair successful candidates with relevant projects and teams within the Department. Opportunities exist for internships in various fields and with a number of different work units, including opportunities in research, communication, data analytics, archives, and program management.
Responsibilities
- The Office of Communications and Public Information is seeking an intern to support strategic storytelling and content development, with a focus on celebrating the good happening in public schools across North Carolina.
- This intern will gain hands-on experience in public sector communications while contributing to high-impact work, including writing employee features for the internal newsletter, drafting blog content, reviewing and improving listserv communications and supporting the launch of the 10 Million Books campaign through social media and planning.
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
- To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
